October 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Attorneys for College Taken Over by DeSantis Allies Threaten to Sue 'Alternate' SchoolAlt New College says on its website that it was created to teach free and subsidized courses and to preserve the original educational philosophy of the school following the "hostile takeover" of New College of Florida earlier this year.
By Associated Press
2 minute read
October 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review
State, District Ask Judge to Toss Out Disney Case"Disney claims that the First Amendment gives it, rather than Florida lawmakers, the right to decide the structure and composition of the governing entity in the district," attorneys for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District wrote.
By Jim Saunders
4 minute read
October 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Bathroom Law Faces Court ChallengeThe case is the latest in a series of challenges to laws and rules approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration and the Legislature targeting trans people and the LGBTQ community.
By Dara Kam
5 minute read
September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida School District Orders Removal of All Books With Gay CharactersCharlotte County school district's policy remains one of the more stringent ones adopted by the state's 67 countywide school districts to enforce the "Don't Say Gay" law.
By Terry Spencer
4 minute read
September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Disney World Government Will Give Employees Stipend After Backlash for Taking Away Park PassesBoard members said they had taken to heart the criticism of employees who said the free passes gave them lasting memories with their families and allowed relatives to see the fruits of their work.
By Mike Schneider
3 minute read
September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Lawmaker Backs Holding Bear HuntRep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, who has introduced legislation the past two years about killing bears, said during a Franklin County legislative delegation meeting in Apalachicola that "this bear problem is out of control."
By Jim Turner
3 minute read
September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Citizens Policy Count Could DecreaseCitizens' president and CEO said that Citizens is now forecasting it will have about 1.3 million policies at the end of 2023, after earlier estimates of 1.5 million to 1.7 million policies.
By Jim Saunders
4 minute read
September 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida to Seek Death Penalty Against Man Accused of Murdering Lyft DriveMathew Flores is charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery for the Jan. 30 slaying of 74-year-old Gary Levin.
By Associated Press
2 minute read
September 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Seminole Tribe-DeSantis Sports Betting Plan Faces New ChallengeThe challenge alleges the deal runs afoul of a 2018 constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of expansions of casino-style gambling.
By Dara Kam
6 minute read
September 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
FAU Interim President Volnick Gets Backing From Faculty SenateStacy Volnick holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida Atlantic University and has worked at the school since 1991. She served as FAU's chief operating officer and vice president for administrative affairs before accepting the interim president position.
By Ryan Dailey
4 minute read